Newton's Laws: Examples to Explore

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Newton's First Law is illustrated by the example of sitting in a chair, where an object at rest stays at rest until acted upon by an external force. The Second Law is exemplified by the action of standing up, where applying double the force results in double the acceleration. Additionally, Newton's Third Law is demonstrated through the interaction of a finger pushing against a nostril, showcasing the equal and opposite reaction. These examples highlight the practical applications of Newton's Laws in everyday scenarios. Understanding these principles can enhance comprehension of motion and forces in the physical world.
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Anyone have any really good examples for Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws?
 
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I'm sure you can google-up a bunch of great examples in a few seconds.
 
How about:

As you sit in your chair, you are not moving violently about the room. Now, start standing up. If you push up twice as hard, you accelerate twice as fast.

Incredible, no?
 
Here's a really good example of Newton's 3.law:
Stick your finger in your nose. Notice that as the finger pushes on the nostril, the nostril squeezes back on the finger.
 
Seems like people might get hurt. :biggrin:
 

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